Old Fashioned 4th of July

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Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration
Saturday, JULY 4, 2015

2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 a.m.

Boogie's Buddy Race, Boogie's Diner
$40 for adults, $50 race-day registration, $15 for kids under 16, $80 family rate for 1-mile walk. Celebrate the Fourth of July by running or walking to support the Buddy Program! Choose between a challenging but festive 5-mile race with cash prizes or a family and canine 1-mile walk. Sign up online at www.buddyprogram.org or in person in front of Boogie's Diner June 30 - July 3.
The Buddy Program, 970-920-2130

9:30 a.m.

Kid's Bicycle Decorating, Paepcke Park
Open to kids riding bicycles in the parade. HELMETS MANDATORY FOR KIDS AND ADULTS - No scooters or electric vehicles, please.

Old Fashioned 4th of July PARADE, Main Street
FREE to participate, mandatory registration. Parade Information and Entry Forms can be found here -www.aspen4th.com, City of Aspen, 970-429-2093

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AVSC 4th of July Picnic, Koch Park
$10 for adults, $5 for kids under 10. Come catch up with old friends, play some volleyball, and have an icy cold beer all while supporting the largest youth non-profit in the Valley, Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club.
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, www.teamavsc.org, 970-205-5100

The Aspen Music Festival and School's FREE Fourth of JulyConcert, Benedict Music Tent
A beloved tradition, this celebration brings the AMFS band to the Tent stage with stirring patriotic favorites. Lawrence Isaacson, conductor; Anna Deavere Smith, narrator; Barbara Fleck, guest conductor. Sponsored by the City of Aspen with special thanks to Melani and Rob Walton.
Aspen Music Festival and School, www.aspenmusicfestival.com, 970-925-9042

"Dancing In The Streets" with DOCTOR ROBERT Beatles Tribute Band, Mill St./Cooper Ave. Mall
Doctor Robert marks a new generation of tribute bands, bringing a thoroughly modern sound and feel to the Fab Four’s classics. The band is quickly becoming respected for its extended, high-energy sets including everything from “Please Please Me” to “Abbey Road,” and because no two shows are ever the same.
FREE concert, 20 minute intermission during Firework Display, weather permitting.
Aspen Chamber Resort Association, www.aspenchamber.org, 970-925-1940

9:15 p.m.

Fireworks Extravaganza over Aspen Mountain (weather permitting) - Confirmed as of 7/02/2014. Please check back for any last minute changes.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

TRANSPORTATION TIPS:

Parking in Aspen will be extremely limited. Ride RFTA, walk or bike for a stress-free day! Bus info is available at 970-925-8484 or at http://www.rfta.com/.

FREE parking will be available at the Brush Creek Park & Ride with free and frequent bus service to and from Aspen.

The Cross Town Shuttle will operate until approximately 11pm from June 27-July 4 to accommodate various festivities. The last departure from the Music Tent will be at 10:45pm.

Your bus may be rerouted during the 4th of July parade, call or check the web for more details.

Be sure to comply with all posted parking regulations and watch for special parking and street closures to avoid a ticket or tow.